Now, we all know that we live in a world where school security is a high priority. Here in Florida, most schools funnel all visitors through a single entrance, where a nice but insistent secretary demands to see some ID before allowing an administrator to escort you onto the campus. Not close to the open-door policies we used to enjoy.

But should schools allow teachers to protect themselves with guns? Only Utah lets it happen right now, and that's just at colleges and universities. Keep your eyes on the Oregon case. It could change everything.

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Gradebook features education articles and insights on schools in Florida, focusing on Tampa Bay area schools. What's the latest from the Florida Department of Education? How is the FCAT being used to compare Florida schools? What's going on in Tampa Bay schools? Get an insider's view from the Times education reporting team.